Markets & Infrastructure

Trading & Investment

PBOC to Consider Allowing Foreign Listings

By Samuel Riding | 22/06/2016

Central bank’s annual report also says it will further open up China’s bond market.

Structural Regulation

Tax Rules Could ‘Collapse’ Pakistan Brokerage Industry

By Samuel Riding | 21/06/2016

Director of Pakistan Stock Exchange attacks recent tax changes, excessive regulation.

Structural Regulation

ASIC Flags OTC Derivatives Compliance Failures

By Samuel Riding | 21/06/2016

More than 70% of firms authorised to sell retail OTC derivatives said failing to meet requirements.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

A Compliance Nightmare – When Bank Acquisitions Go Bad

By Peter Guy | 20/06/2016

HSBC’s Household International shows how banks can lose more than 100% on their acquisitions.

Structural Regulation

China Proposes to Ban Backdoor Fund Raisings

By Samuel Riding | 20/06/2016

Securities regulator also doubles lock-in period for shareholders in restructured companies.

Structural Regulation

SFC, HKEx Issue Consultation on Listing Regulation

By Samuel Riding | 20/06/2016

Regulator and stock exchange propose changes to decision-making, governance structure.

Structural Regulation

No Super-Regulator Soon, China Think Tank Says

By Samuel Riding | 17/06/2016

Influential research center says reform should focus on ‘regulatory philosophy’ over next 2-3 years.

Trading & Investment

Singapore’s GIC Bidding for NSE Stake

By Samuel Riding | 17/06/2016

Sovereign wealth fund teams up with local PE firm ChrysCapital to buy 5% stake in Indian exchange.

Payments & Settlements

Japan Probes Banks’ Currency Settlement Risk

By Samuel Riding | 16/06/2016

Financial Services Agency to check whether banks and brokers use automated services.